Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability

Take a few minutes to reflect on someone who inspires you, and how you can embody the values you admire in them.How To Do This Practice: Arrive and Settle: Find a quiet place to sit or stand. Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze. Take a few slow, steady breaths, allowing yo ...  Show more

Noticing the history and beauty around us can shift how we see ourselves—and our communities. An awe walk through Harlem reveals how the stories embedded in public spaces can spark connection, perspective, and a sense of what’s possible.Summary: Cities are full of quiet moments o ...  Show more

Dr. Paul Gilbert OBE is a professor of psychology at the University of Derby, Founder and President of The Compassionate Mind Foundation, the founder of Compassion Focused Therapy, and in 2011 was awarded the Officer of the British Empire, or OBE, from Queen Elizabeth II for h ...

God has given us feelings, and that’s a good thing! But when our emotions start calling the shots in our lives, it’s time to put them in their place. Learn how to crush your emotions, especially in times of suffering, in today's podcast episode. (00:00) Facing Suffering and Aging ...  Show more

This week is all about self-acceptance! Today, Rosie shares her personal story of cultivating self-compassion. Here are the self-compassion questions mentioned in the episode… Have you ever found yourself being overly self-critical or judgmental towards yourself? How did it affec ...  Show more

It might be hard to remember the last time you got really angry with someone who respects you. That’s because of the unique role that respect plays in our emotional regulation and interactions with others. Dr. Joseph Shrand, a triple board certified psychiatrist, explains how thi ...  Show more